lululemon Accountant

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development courses

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a hands-on Fixed Assets & Lease Accountant in Vancouver to ensure accurate accounting for capital assets and leases under US GAAP. You will lead month-end closes, perform reconciliations, and support ERP configurations while driving process improvements.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience and a CPA designation or near completion, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. Hybrid work arrangement, onsite four days weekly.

Qualifications

• You have a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience and CPA or close to completion.
• Retail industry experience is an asset.
• Experience with Oracle EBS is a plus.
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and takes pride in quality and initiative.
• Strong financial background and Excel proficiency is required.
• You enjoy creating or improving systems, templates, and reports.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate accounting treatment of capital assets and perform US GAAP analyses.
• Perform and review monthly reconciliations related to PPE and depreciation.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end closes with complex fixed-asset and lease accruals.
• Support the business by managing Projects and Fixed Assets modules.
• Configure and enhance ERP, including testing, training and rollout.
• Complete monthly SOX controls and maintain process narratives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects within lease and fixed assets accountingScope.
• Ensure accuracy of lease and fixed assets accounts as part of a team.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Initiative

Education

CPA designation or close to completion

Tools

Oracle EBS

Job description

Description & Requirements

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting team is significant to the Company by ensuring accurate accounting of leases and fixed assets from all lululemon stores and other locations globally. As an integral part of this team, you will work with multiple teams to ensure accuracy in these accounts and compliance with US GAAP. You have a desire for continuous improvement and contributing to the success of the company.

core responsibilities

• You will ensure accurate accounting treatment of all capital assets, including performing US GAAP analyses.
• You will perform and review various monthly reconciliations related to PPE and depreciation.
• You will play a key role in month-end and quarter end closes, including booking complex accruals and adjustments related to fixed assets and leasing.
• You will support the Business by managing the Projects and Fixed Assets modules.
• You will support ERP system configuration and enhancements, including testing, training, and rollout.
• You will be responsible for the completion of monthly SOX controls and maintenance of process narratives.
• You will work on ad hoc continuous improvement projects within the lease and fixed assets accounting scope.
• You will be part of a team committed to ensuring the accuracy of lease and fixed assets related accounts.

qualifications

• You are a person with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience and a professional accounting designation (CPA) or close to completion.
• Retail industry experience is an asset.
• Experience with Oracle EBS is a plus.
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and takes pride in quality and loves taking initiative.
• Strong financial background and knowledge of Excel is required.
• You love dreaming up and creating new or improving current systems, templates, and reports.
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiples task in a time sensitive manner.

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

additional notes

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from $71,400 - $93,800 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

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